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Suspect arrested in May crime spree investigation

24-year-old from Brantford faces numerous charges
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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COUNTY OF WELLINGTON - On the morning of May 29, 2019, a theft occurred at a compound on Wellington Road 124 in the Town of Erin. Using a pickup truck stolen from Georgetown, unknown suspects rammed open a locked gate. They [allegedly] proceeded to steal a side-by-side utility vehicle worth approximately $18,000. Suspects then attended a residence on Trafalgar Road just outside the Village of Hillsburgh and stole a white pickup truck worth approximately $20,000. Thieves then attended a gas station on Wellington Road 124 in the white pickup truck and stole approximately $50 in fuel.

Shortly thereafter, [it is alleged that] suspects attended a gas station on Main Street in the Village of Harriston and attempted to use a stolen credit to purchase cigarettes. When the credit card was declined, suspects then stole those goods and fled. They then attended a gas station on Main Street in the Town of Listowel and stole approximately $25 in fuel using the white pickup truck.

As a result of the investigation Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (C.S.C.U.) has arrested and charged Austin Richard Michael Anderson-Hill, 24 years old of Brantford. The accused was held for bail.

Charges include:

  • break and enter, possession of break and enter tools
  • theft over $5,000
  • possession of stolen property - over $5,000
  • fraudulent use of a credit card
  • possession of a (stolen) credit card
  • breach of recognizance (four counts)

OPP are continuing to investigate these crimes. Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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